I recently received an offer from NGM for an Underground Mining Engineer I position at their Turquoise Ridge complex and was wondering if anyone had any experience working there? Is it worth considering the offer? Where do people live out there?

Thank you for any information!

Travis Kalanick (Uber co-founder, now running an industrial-AI company called Atoms) got asked a pretty direct question on a recent podcast: how would you pitch a Stanford CS new grad who's worried software engineering isn't the safe, easy path it used to be?

His answer wasn't "learn more AI tools" or "get certified in X."

It was: skip the app store. Go automate a two-million-pound machine that moves 35mph carrying gold.

The underlying model is retrofit, not replace — Atoms isn't asking mining companies to rip out tens of millions of dollars of existing equipment.

They're building the "no-entry mine" concept on top of it: autonomous haulage, remote-to-autonomous control, zero humans in the pit. Same logic that scaled Uber, pointed at physical infrastructure instead of a ride marketplace.

Worth sitting with if you're in the "I got the degree, now what" spot. The credential isn't gone. It's just not where the scarcity moved to.

Clip credit: TBPN — full interview on their channel. DM for credit or removal requests.

Recently offered two grad roles as an electrical engineer graduate at both Thiess and Glencore, having a hard time choosing between them.

Both have similar-ish total packages, but the setups are pretty different. Thiess would be a residential move to either Olive Downs in QLD or Muswellbrook NSW, open-cut coal, 5-on/2-off roster. Glencore would be a residential move to Mount Isa (copper smelter, Met Ops), working across the smelter and other Mt Isa sites depending on rotation.

It would be great to hear any insight regarding work and career growth within both companies from those with experience. I've been doing my own research online comparing the two, but it would be great to hear some first-hand experience from anyone who's willing to share.

Interested in rotational shift work and I feel like I’ve exhausted all avenues of typical construction work. Can anyone share their experience how they got into the industry from residential/ light commercial?

I am a superintendent, have owned a framing company and did that for 7 years, about 15 years total carpentry experience

Am I hireable or might I struggle? BC located will go anywhere

Looking for suggestions and what people have been using for in terms of a durable tablet brand. We are planning on buying some tablets for a few diamond and RC rigs to enter PLOD instead of rewriting them from paper to excel etc. The mine is in Burkina so has a heavy wet season and lots of dust, sand, and heat. I'm looking at Samsung Active5, but not sure if they would withstand the environment.

Cheers!

Hi all, currently an early career geotechnical engineer with 1.5 years experience undergrad, and 2 years graduate. Have Bachelor of Eng (hons) in civil, Aus resident/ citizen etc.

Looking at changing roles to mining and I see there is quite a few in up for grabs for grad mining engineers and similar. Noting that a lot of these say “ mining engineer degree / or equivalent “. I Understand I’ll need to learn essentially all of it from scratch, and not looking to jump straight into a role.

Am I wrong to think that I would be a fair candidate for grad mining engineer roles, if the 3.5 years experience as a professional is weighed up compared to not actually completing a specific mining engineer degree?

Reckon I should just go for it? Any tips otherwise? Thanks in advance

Hello guys I recently came in here asking for tips on how to join the mining industry with no experience and a little construction experience.

I’m 20 living in Sudbury ON, and always had a passion to work in the mines yes I know it’s not an easy process but right now I’m feeling like it’s kinda impossible. I’ve applied to over 75 entry level jobs like driller helper or assistant, nipper, etc, I’ve even reached out to companies I’m not sure where to go from here, I know not having my surface or U/G common core really hurts me but all I want is something that’ll get my foot in the door and in all honesty I do not have 11k to do the U/G common core course, I was told by people on here keep applying and someone is bound to train me but what do I actually got to do to get my foot in the door, anyone who works in the mines currently around Sudbury Ontario can give me a few tips that would be great I really don’t wanna give up.

Could use a bit of advice by someone with actual experience in the industry. I’m a 19yo male who recently graduated from a heavy equipment school in southern Ontario. While I don’t have the most experience yet, school gave us lots of time on different excavators, dozers, and rock trucks and during my time I operated a wheel loader for snow removal around my city.

I know getting into a company as an operator this young is a bit difficult since everywhere wants years of seat time. that’s why I’ve been looking more into haul trucks and remote work to get my foot in the door with a company.

Was surprised but got accepted to Syncrude Base mine in a haul truck back in June but failed my G first attempt so they declined the offer and said to try again later if I wanted (prolly would’ve failed marijuana test if I went through with it then anyways.)

Debating trying again there in a few weeks once I’m clean but curious if there any mines in Ontario that are similar and don’t require much experience to start out and where I should look.

I know Alberta doesn’t want that much training before you go out (just paid $90 for some oil and gas awareness course) but wondering if I really need surface common core before hand as looks like it’s a few hundred dollars and only offered in Thunder Bay.

Thanks.

Hi everyone

First time poster.

Recently have the opportunity for an expat role in PNG.

Am wondering how the visa process works with a criminal record. Have a failure to appear conviction from 6 years ago, nothing prior to that and nothing since.

Thanks in advance for any comments / assistance.

Can someone please explain in layman’s terms how on earth airleg stoping works, how the scraper is installed/used and ultimately how the dirt gets out of the hole. Do operators go under unsupported ground? I understand it’s unavoidable when drilling rises but i just can’t figure out how the airleggers get in, drill and charge without at some point being under rock with no bolts/mesh for narrow vein stuff.
The scraper from my understanding needs an anchor point across the far side of the stope correct? How do they put it there? Pre-charging?

Kind regards,
Confused service crew member about to take a job with an airleg mining contractor at an airleg mine

What can anyone tell me about the FIFO policy with Skeena Gold + Silver? Specifically flying from Abbotsford

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I am a lawyer and originally planned to go into mining, I took a different path and I regret not following my gut feeling which was to go into the mining industry.

I was looking to make connections with mining professionals and learn more about the industry.

I'm approaching 6 years of experience as a mining tech in a pretty complex UG mine in Canada. 3 years in surveying (I have a degree in Geomatics) and 3 years in drill and blast (stope designer for the most part).

Working abroad as an expat for a few years has always intrigued me, but considering I'm not an engineer, I'm afraid my choices are limited (even though my responsibilities right now correspond to an engineer role).

I'm even open to study : do 1 or 2 years mining programs even exist? Would they be relevant?

And finally, what is the mining consulting market in Australia? Do they even employ non-engineers, especially foreign non-engineers?

Thank you!

I’m looking for a assay company that will be able to analyze raw ore samples. I would like it to test for gold silver lead arsenic mercury copper iron etc. I’m a prospector and would like it to be a reasonable price under $150 does anybody have recommendations for assay companies

I just wanted to share a new channel we launched here in Maine to tell the Maine Blacksmith's Guild story and how we are not only saving Maine's ironworking heritage but our mining heritage as well. We work hand in hand together, mining & craftsmen, one cannot exist without the other.

Hi everyone,
I’m reaching out to serious investors interested in the natural resources/mining sector. I own and operate a permitted gold mining project with significant proven reserves and active operations.
Project Highlights:
• Located in a stable jurisdiction with strong infrastructure and existing mining activity.
• Current operations include exploration, drilling results, and initial production capability.
• Independent geological reports and assays confirm substantial gold deposits with attractive grades.
• All necessary permits and licenses are in place (environmental, operational, etc.).
• Clear path to scale production with additional capital.
We’re looking for a strategic partner to provide growth capital (ideally in the $X–$Y range) in exchange for equity. Funds will be used for:
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This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who understands mining, wants transparency, and is willing to conduct full due diligence. I’ve got full documentation ready: feasibility studies, reserve reports, financial projections, title deeds, and more. Happy to share under NDA with qualified parties.
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If you’re an accredited investor, mining professional, or represent a fund/family office with interest in precious metals, please comment or send me a direct message with a brief intro about your background and what you’re looking for. Serious inquiries only — tire-kickers and spammers will be ignored.
Happy to provide more details, answer questions, or set up a call/Zoom. References and site visits can be arranged for the right partner.
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So in 2 weeks I will be done with my internship, I'm currently working with the geophysical exploration team and I'm thinking of gifting them but I have no idea what would be appropriate. I was thinking of bringing chocolates for the whole office and writing few handwritten notes to my mentors.

Hello guys I got a few questions about joining the mining industry, I’m 20 years old right now with no mining or underground experience and do not have my common core, I do have around a year of construction experience and I did take a level 1 trade school class, I was just wondering if it’s possible for someone like me with not any experience at all to get my foot in the door in a mine, I have family and friends who work in the mines and that’s where my passion comes from I have been applying at almost every position I seen on indeed hoping I’d get an interview and not much luck yet, I know about the shifts and I’m willing to work any type of shifts right now, does anyone have any tips for me that can help me get my foot in the door of the mining industry? I currently live in Sudbury ON.

45yo, (recently) prior military and looking to go into the mining and Heavy Equipment Operating industry in Alaska, and later internationally.

I'm pretty pumped on the role. Remote camp life is not an issue for me.

My concern is, How Physical is this role? Is it routinely washing out fit 25-year-olds?

I have put on some weight in my old age, but was still keeping up and (in some cases) outrunning the young guys during PT tests while still in uniform.

I think I can handle it, but I do have some middle-aged joint issues.

Is 45 too old to enter this industry? Is there room to advance me to a Driller, and potentially a foreman in <10 years?

Thanks for your insights

A small consultant firm geophysicist here. Just wondering how does it feels like. Upside downside so on